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Having successfully supported employees through the accredited Exercise for Stroke Specialist Instructor Training Course, Edinburgh Leisure was able to implement specific fitness and exercise interventions for people with stroke. The four specialist instructors helped to develop physical fitness training sessions alongside a multi disciplinary and agency working group.

The 16 week pilot, which was launched on 23^rd September 08, enabled a total of 26 participants referred by health professionals to begin to exercise. The working group is currently compiling a review of the pilot with a view to gain sustainable support for the EAS programme.

The EAS programme continues to run in Ainslie Park Leisure Centre, Drumbrae Leisure Centre, Gracemount Leisure Centre and Portobello Swim Centre, with gym based sessions. Referrals are received from health professionals working closely with the participants, and forwarded on to the Specialist Stroke Instructors. Each session costs the participants £2.90.

If you would like to know more about this programme or other health programmes we offer, please contact Aisha Sohail, Health Development Officer, on her direct dial 0131 652 4342. You can also email her at aishasohail@edinburghleisure.co.uk.